Red Wing shoe Thread

[iceddd]

again?!

yeah... damn it, cant decide between rw and dr martens

 

[d3n]

yeah... damn it, cant decide between rw and dr martens

but most common size OOS haha.

 

[jarvisjudas]

How do you guys condition your gts? Seems like some apply lp.. only to make it darker.. Which is something i do not want..

 

[voltshin]

think LP wun make it darker... mink oil will...

 

[jarvisjudas]

Im pretty sure it will... Anyone can confirm this?

 

[mikeeeey]

How do you guys condition your gts? Seems like some apply lp.. only to make it darker.. Which is something i do not want..

i have been using obenauf leather oil and LP on my GTs. so far, the color looks very much the same. the darkening of the leather on my boots is mainly due to dirt and denim bleeding. The oil and LP didnt seem to darken much. Even if there is, it's only like 2-5% darker than before application

 

[jarvisjudas]

I believe it also depends on the colour of your boots.. If its already a dark or black colour, the colour difference will definitely not be that distinct before and after oiling isnt it?

 

[jarvisjudas]

i have been using obenauf leather oil and LP on my GTs. so far, the color looks very much the same. the darkening of the leather on my boots is mainly due to dirt and denim bleeding. The oil and LP didnt seem to darken much. Even if there is, it's only like 2-5% darker than before application

Hey mikeyy ive seen your gt on your blog before.. Very nice and informative blog.. Am confused abt the lp and leather oil on the gt as the care and restoration on the rw official website doesnt mention the use of such lp and oil as i believe that featherstone leather are not meant to be treated like this....

 

[mikeeeey]

Hey mikeyy ive seen your gt on your blog before.. Very nice and informative blog.. Am confused abt the lp and leather oil on the gt as the care and restoration on the rw official website doesnt mention the use of such lp and oil as i believe that featherstone leather are not meant to be treated like this....

thanks for reading my blog.

well the one simple reason Red Wing didn't mention Obenauf's is they are competitors in the leather oil industry. Red wing has got their own mink oil to promote.

And yup, featherstone dont need to be treated too much or too early with leather care. I had emailed RW before on the proper maintenance. They told me featherstone leather comes pre-treated and its all good to go. in the event that something really needs to be done, they recommend their shoe creme or something. But i rather play safe with what the most internet community recommend and gotten good reviews like the Obenaufs

 

[SinRed]

not my size. Sure will buy and add into my collection if is 7.5us or 8us

Then you might wanna check out my post.

 

[SinRed]

selling my blueberry chukka too. too small. more details here

Mods, pls del this post if deemed wrong. Cheers

 

[voltshin]

I believe it also depends on the colour of your boots.. If its already a dark or black colour, the colour difference will definitely not be that distinct before and after oiling isnt it?

maybe photo will help

brand new before any oiling. the lighting in the room is softer..

after 2 ply of oiling

after oiling look a little shiny...

 

[d3n]

sians i got some unsightly scuffs marks on my black cherry featherstone. how do i get rid of it or make it less obvious?

 

[mikeeeey]

how bad can it be? cant be worse than mine?

i apologise for the repost cos lazy to take latest pics. now got 1 more BIG scratch over the right pair. LOL

 

[d3n]

how bad can it be? cant be worse than mine?

i apologise for the repost cos lazy to take latest pics. now got 1 more BIG scratch over the right pair. LOL

cant see your photo cos office black.

mine maybe different... cos due to my featherstone color, it is very unsightly, I try to take a photo tonight to show.

 

[kohkj88]

maybe photo will help

brand new before any oiling. the lighting in the room is softer..

after 2 ply of oiling

after oiling look a little shiny...

Hi, may I know what mink oil do u use? I use the red wing mink oil on my chukkas, it doesn't seem to give that shiny touch...

 

[voltshin]

Hi, may I know what mink oil do u use? I use the red wing mink oil on my chukkas, it doesn't seem to give that shiny touch...

i'm using obenauf LP on this red wing.
the shiny effect is just a little... maybe i didnt brush longer.

 

[kohkj88]

i'm using obenauf LP on this red wing.
the shiny effect is just a little... maybe i didnt brush longer.

Seems like the LP is better than the mink oil by red wing. How much and where did u buy the LP from?

 

[iceddd]

212USD for 1907 at amazon..... is this pricing good? about 250SGD, those selling in sg are like 400 sgd.

 

[GitzJoey]

212USD for 1907 at amazon..... is this pricing good? about 250SGD, those selling in sg are like 400 sgd.

i bought twice
1 I sell it again for funding 2nd